Google plans to bring Android’s kernel closer to the Linux upstream

Google has spent nearly half a decade attempting to make it easier for OEMs to keep their devices updated, most notably with the introduction of Project Treble in 2017. The company has previously proposed efforts to bring Android closer to the Linux kernel, something it’s finally attempting with the upcoming release of Android 12. At this week’s Linux Plumbers Conference, Google laid out how it’s planning to accomplish its lofty goal.

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